Encrypted file sharing for business

Share sensitive files with control.
Keep the evidence.

My MX Data protects files with AES-256 encryption in transit and at rest, then adds its quantum secure patented methodology: Anonymise, Shard, Restore. Named-user access, detailed audit trails and configurable controls give your organisation a more accountable way to exchange confidential information.

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Named recipients No public links Detailed audit trails Expiry and permissions
MX secure exchange Live process
Project-Financials.xlsx4.2 GB · sender
Project-Financials.xlsxNamed recipient

TRANSFER ENCRYPTED · AES-256

recipient: verified_user@client.co.uk

AUDIT EVENT RECORDED

AES-256 protectionIn transit and at rest
Identity-led accessFiles go to named users
Traceable activityEvidence around each exchange
ASR methodologyAnonymise, Shard, Restore
The real security question

Encryption matters. So does everything around it.

For organisations comparing end-to-end encrypted file sharing services, the practical question is not only whether a file is encrypted. It is whether the complete exchange is controlled, traceable and explainable afterwards.

  • Can a sharing link be forwarded beyond the intended recipient?
  • Does access remain available after the business need has passed?
  • Can your team evidence who opened, downloaded or replaced a file?
  • Can the process be defended to a client, auditor, DPO or risk committee?

A controlled exchange in MX

Security controls applied to the complete handoff.

Recipient identityAccess assigned to a known userVerified
Availability windowExpiry date set for the exchangeControlled
Recipient actionsPermissions and download rules appliedRestricted
EvidenceFile activity added to the audit trailRecorded
Protection in two layers

Encrypted file transfer, strengthened by ASR.

MX combines established AES-256 protection with a patented quantum secure methodology designed to reduce the exposure created when a complete, identifiable file is held or moved as one object.

Layer 01

AES-256 encryption

Files are encrypted in transit and at rest, helping protect sensitive information while it moves through the exchange and while it is held for delivery.

  • Protects file content during transfer
  • Protects data while stored for exchange
  • Applied automatically, without users managing encryption keys
Layer 02

Quantum secure patented methodology

ASR anonymises the data, divides it into shards and restores it only within the authorised exchange process. A shard is not a complete usable file in isolation.

  • Separates file identity from the protected data
  • Distributes shards rather than storing one complete object
  • Designed to strengthen long-term data protection

Careful terminology matters: MX does not claim that technology can eliminate security risk. Its layered approach is designed to give organisations stronger control, resilience and evidence around sensitive file exchanges.

Anonymise · Shard · Restore

How the quantum secure patented methodology works.

ASR adds a further layer to secure encrypted file sharing by changing how protected data is identified, separated and restored within the exchange process.

1. Anonymise

Identifying context is separated from the protected data. This reduces the usefulness of the data if viewed outside the authorised process.

2. Shard

The anonymised data is divided into multiple shards. No single shard represents the complete file, supporting a more distributed security model.

3. Restore

The protected data is restored through the authorised exchange process so the named recipient can access the file in its usable form.

What ASR is designed to achieve: an additional layer of protection beyond conventional file sharing, helping organisations prepare for evolving security threats without adding manual steps for everyday users.

Control beyond encryption

The controls that make an exchange defensible.

Encryption protects the file. Governance controls help your organisation explain who received it, what they could do with it and what happened next.

Named-user access

Share files with identified users rather than relying on public or anonymously forwarded links.

Detailed audit trails

Maintain a record of file activity that can support internal reviews, client questions and audit evidence.

Expiry and permissions

Limit how long a file remains available and apply controls appropriate to the sensitivity of the exchange.

Data sovereignty options

Enterprise configurations can support requirements around where protected data shards are held.

Large file transfer

Move large engineering, media and project files without falling back to fragmented consumer tools or email attachments.

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Conversations in context

Keep secure discussion connected to the file activity, reducing the need to separate evidence across email chains.

A practical secure handoff

What happens when you send an encrypted file.

The security process runs around a familiar user journey, helping people share sensitive files without having to become encryption specialists.

01

Choose the recipient

Select a named user, rather than generating an open link that can be passed on.

02

Apply the controls

Set expiry, permissions and any exchange requirements appropriate to the file.

03

Protect and transfer

AES-256 and ASR are applied within the platform as the file is prepared for delivery.

04

Track the activity

Review the audit trail and retain evidence of the exchange if questions arise later.

Designed for a different job

Where MX fits alongside everyday file-sharing tools.

Email, cloud drives and general transfer services remain useful. MX is for the exchanges where stronger identity, traceability and governance are required.

Fast and familiar, but difficult to govern at scale.

Email works well for routine communication. Sensitive attachments can become harder to recall, expire or evidence once sent.

  • Convenient for everyday correspondence
  • Recipient mistakes can be difficult to reverse
  • Attachment versions and downstream copies can be hard to track

The right platform depends on the use case. MX is most valuable where the sensitivity of the file makes a controlled, evidence-led exchange process important.

Sensitive exchanges across sectors

For files that cannot be handled casually.

MX supports organisations that need to protect confidential client, supplier, operational or intellectual-property data as it moves beyond the immediate team.

Legal and professional services

Exchange case files, contracts and client records through a controlled process with named access and traceable activity.

File sharing for legal teams

Finance and accountancy

Protect financial documents, transaction evidence and client data while maintaining a clearer record of external exchanges.

Explore financial services

Engineering and manufacturing

Transfer large CAD files, drawings, specifications and commercially sensitive intellectual property between known partners.

Public and regulated services

Strengthen governance around sensitive records and inter-organisation file transfers where accountability is central.

Explore public-sector sharing
Your everyday systemsCreate, edit, store and collaborate
My MX DataControl, protect and evidence the handoff
A secure exchange layer

Use MX alongside the tools your team already knows.

MX is not a full document management system and it is not a real-time co-authoring platform. It provides a more controlled route for the file exchanges that ordinary collaboration tools were not designed to govern on their own.

  • Create and collaborate in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, CAD or specialist business systems.
  • Move the final or sensitive file through MX when the handoff needs stronger control.
  • Use audit evidence and transaction metadata to support governance processes.
Encrypted file sharing FAQs

Questions security-conscious buyers ask.

Clear answers about encryption, ASR, compliance, access and day-to-day use.

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Files are protected with AES-256 encryption in transit and at rest. MX then adds its quantum secure patented methodology, ASR, which anonymises, shards and restores the protected data within the authorised exchange process.

This layered model is intended to strengthen protection without asking employees or external partners to manage encryption keys manually.

“End-to-end encrypted file sharing” is used broadly across the market, so buyers should look beyond the label and examine the complete security model. MX protects files with AES-256 in transit and at rest, adds ASR, restricts access to named users and records file activity.

The result is a controlled encrypted file transfer process focused on confidentiality, identity, traceability and evidence.

Encryption is only one part of the MX model. Files are exchanged between named users rather than through public links, and organisations can apply expiry settings, permissions and other controls. Detailed audit trails help show who interacted with a file and when.

ASR adds a further layer by anonymising and dividing protected data before it is restored through the authorised process.

No technology platform can make an organisation compliant by itself. MX helps facilitate compliance efforts by providing controls and evidence around sensitive file exchanges, including encryption, named access, audit trails, expiry settings and data sovereignty options.

These capabilities can support GDPR, UK Data Protection Act and ISO 27001-aligned processes, but each organisation remains responsible for its own policies, lawful basis, configuration and wider compliance obligations. Read more about how MX can support GDPR-focused file sharing.

Yes. MX is designed for business files that are impractical to send as email attachments, including CAD data, project archives, high-resolution media and other large datasets. The platform does not impose a file-size limit.

The same named-recipient controls, encryption and audit trail apply whether you are sharing a small document or a large technical package.

The security is applied within the platform, so users do not need to create passwords for every file or manage encryption keys. They select a recipient, apply the required controls and send.

That usability matters because an approved secure process only reduces risk when employees, clients and suppliers can use it without creating workarounds.

Not necessarily. Those platforms are useful for storage, synchronisation and collaborative editing. MX is designed for a different job: secure, traceable handoffs of sensitive files between known users.

Many organisations use their existing productivity tools for everyday work and introduce MX where an external or high-risk exchange needs stronger access control and clearer evidence.

MX is focused on secure exchange rather than indefinite document storage. Availability can be controlled through expiry settings and permissions so files do not remain accessible longer than the workflow requires.

The appropriate retention approach depends on your plan, configuration and organisational policy, so discuss specific requirements with the MX team during onboarding.

A more accountable way to share

Keep sensitive files moving without losing control.

Explore encrypted file sharing for business with named-user access, detailed audit trails and a security model designed around controlled, explainable exchanges.

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